Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Matthew Lavelle, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Boynton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
2828 S SEACREST BLVD STE 216, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
5613952117
In practice since 2016 (10 years)
NPI: 1437511284 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lavelle from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lavelle

Dr. Matthew Lavelle is an orthopedic surgery in Boynton Beach, FL, with 10 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lavelle performed 2,692 Medicare services across 1,569 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lavelle received a total of $18,468 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 80 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lavelle is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 10 years in practice▲ Top 32% volume in FL$ $18,468 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,692
Medicare services
Top 32% in FL for orthopedic surgery
1,569
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~269 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)704$1$4
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views301$34$193
Knee X-ray, 3 views220$30$167
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min200$19$120
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)184$71$374
Joint injection, major joint158$52$293
New patient office visit (45-59 min)110$119$694
New patient office visit (30-44 min)107$80$469
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg101$6$32
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity93$95$545
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)92$97$528
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min76$16$111
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)67$44$234
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views54$22$116
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views39$38$192
Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose33$406$1,909
Total hip replacement29$1,102$5,632
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant27$1,044$5,364
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views25$21$141
X-ray of hip, minimum of 4 views19$46$243
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min18$22$138
Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement12$1,018$5,212
Self-care/home management training, per 15 min12$19$134
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views11$45$255
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.5% high complexity
37.0% medium
61.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$18,468
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,694/year across 5 years
Top 26% in FL for orthopedic surgery
6
Companies
80
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12,920 (70.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,548 (30.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,531
2023
$2,717
2022
$7,138
2021
$6,732
2018
$350

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$14,694
Stryker Corporation
$1,826
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$974
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$705
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$194
KCI USA, Inc.
$74
Top 3 companies account for 94.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
A.L.P.S. · ACTIS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Affixus · EVOS · GAMMA · JOURNEY II · LCP · Legion Revision · MAKO · MAVERICK · OSS Orthopedic Salvage System · PREVENA RESTOR ARTHROFORM · Persona · REAL INTELLIGENCE · ROSA · TRIATHLON · TRIGEN INTERTAN · TRIGEN META-NAIL · Tapestry · VERASENSE · Velys · mymobility Platform
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (70%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $686 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
164
Per 100K population
10.9
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Lavelle is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and speaking/promotional industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Lavelle experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lavelle performed 704 steroid injection (triamcinolone) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Lavelle receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lavelle received a total of $18,468 from 6 companies across 80 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Lavelle's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Lavelle's average Medicare payment per service is $66. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Lavelle) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →